Multiple Choice
The nurse is caring for a client with septic shock who has a BP of 70/46 mm Hg, pulse 136, respirations 32, temperature 40°C (104°F) , and blood glucose 13.7 mmol/L. Which of the following prescribed interventions will the nurse implement first?
A) Give normal saline IV at 500 mL/hour.
B) Infuse Drotrecogin-? 24 mcg/kg.
C) Start insulin drip to maintain blood glucose at 11-15 mmol/L.
D) Titrate norepinephrine to keep mean arterial pressure (MAP) at 65-70 mm Hg.
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